ep64 - How to Live for Jesus in a Changing Culture with Stephen McApline

In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews author Stephen McAlpine about his book 'Future Proof.' They discuss living for Jesus in a changing culture and the challenges Christians face in navigating societal changes. McAlpine emphasizes the importance of the church in providing a framework for Christians to navigate cultural changes and maintain meaningful community. They also touch on topics such as the loneliness crisis, caring for creation, and the role of technology in the church. McAlpine shares personal insights and challenges he faces as a Christian in ministry. as well as chats about his love of marathon running, modern art and South African food.

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Takeaways

• Living for Jesus in a changing culture requires Christians to navigate cultural changes with confidence and the gospel as their guide.
• The church plays a vital role in providing a framework for Christians to maintain meaningful community and navigate societal changes.
• The loneliness crisis is a result of time constraints, transient culture, isolation, and tribalism. The church can combat this by prioritizing community and creating opportunities for meaningful relationships.
• Caring for creation is an important aspect of Christian stewardship and provides an opportunity for the church to engage with the environmental movement from a biblical perspective.
• Technology can be both a servant and a master. The church should model healthy technology use and emphasize the importance of face-to-face interactions.
• As Christians age, it is important to guard against entitlement and continue growing in godliness and love for others.
• Stephen McAlpine's book 'Future Proof' explores these topics and offers practical examples of how to live in the cultural moment as a Christian.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:23 Living for Jesus in a Changing Culture
04:19 The Church as a Framework for Navigating Cultural Changes
05:43 Combatting the Loneliness Crisis
10:30 Caring for Creation: A Biblical Perspective
13:50 Navigating Technology: Servant or Master?
19:30 Guarding Against Entitlement and Growing in Godliness
23:02 Getting to Know Stephen McAlpine
27:16 Conclusion and Closing Remarks